Kotlin vs DD-963 Spruance
The Kotlin and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. The DD-963 Spruance displaces 8,170 tons — 3.1x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 20 years before the DD-963 Spruance (1975).
| Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar) |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number built | 27 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 31 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,662 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 38.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 126.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 284 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW) |
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| Displacement | 8,170 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 172.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 334 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 27 vessels of the Kotlin-class.